Door Replacement
This opportunity involves the replacement of doors for facilities owned or operated by the Narragansett Bay Water Quality District…
State bids
Rhode Island Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 35
- Agencies posting
- 30
- Closing this week
- 40
This page lists open Rhode Island bids from state agencies, municipalities, school departments and quasi-public agencies, together with recently closed solicitations and contract awards.
Rhode Island Bids and Bidding Guide
Rhode Island state solicitations are posted by the Division of Purchases on the Ocean State Procures (OSP) Bid Board, and every vendor who wants to submit a bid has to be registered in OSP to do it. Anyone can view the Bid Board, including the award documents and bid opening reports, which makes it one of the more transparent state systems in the country. Below the state, Rhode Island is simple: no functioning county government at all, just 39 cities and towns.
Rhode Island is the smallest state by land area, and its size works in a bidder's favor rather than against it: the entire local landscape is 39 municipalities, most within about an hour of each other, and one state purchasing division. That is a coverable market. The Ocean State also carries several hundred miles of coastline along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic, which drives a steady stream of marine, dredging, seawall, harbor and coastal-resilience procurement that inland states simply do not have.
Where Are Rhode Island RFPs Published?
- Ocean State Procures — state agency solicitations, vendor registration and awards. Start at all solicitations. Registration required to bid.
- The OSP Bid Board's award documents — bid opening reports, tentative selections and final awards, free and without an account.
- 39 cities and towns — all local procurement, none of it in OSP. Each with its own vendor list.
- School departments and regional districts — buying separately again from their municipalities.
- Quasi-public bodies — the Airport Corporation, the Turnpike and Bridge Authority, RIPTA, and the water and wastewater districts.
The award documents are the part most bidders underuse. You can read who bid and what the state chose, on work directly comparable to yours — for free, without an account. Do that before writing a proposal, not after losing one.
Do Rhode Island Counties Issue RFPs?
No. Rhode Island has five counties — Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport and Bristol — but they exist only as geographic and judicial divisions. There is no county government, no county council and no county purchasing department, so no county in Rhode Island will ever issue you an RFP. All local government, and all local procurement, runs through the 39 cities and towns. Rhode Island is not unique in this: Connecticut abolished its county governments in 1960 and works the same way. But it does mean any guide telling you to check Rhode Island county websites is sending you to pages that do not exist.
Which Rhode Island Municipalities Post the Most RFPs?
- Providence — the capital and economic hub: education, healthcare and the arts, with Brown University and RISD anchoring a dense institutional market.
- Warwick — T.F. Green Airport and the transport corridor: logistics, facilities, finance and healthcare services.
- Cranston — a manufacturing, retail and services base: industrial supply and supply chain work.
- Pawtucket — a long manufacturing and creative-industries heritage, plus a growing startup community and redevelopment work.
- East Providence — industrial heritage and highway access: healthcare and logistics opportunities.
- Woonsocket — corporate home of CVS Health: healthcare, pharmaceutical and retail-adjacent contracting.
- Coventry and Cumberland — suburban towns between the main centers: construction, roads and local government projects.
- North Providence — healthcare facilities, retail and professional services on a smaller municipal scale.
- South Kingstown — the University of Rhode Island: education, research and campus-related projects.
How Do You Pursue a Rhode Island RFP?
Timing decides most of it. Bid Banana covers 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily, so a single keyword-and-filter search reaches the state, the 39 municipalities, the school departments and the quasi-publics at once. It also carries closed bids and award data, which pairs well with the OSP Bid Board's own award documents — between the two you can usually work out who your real competition is before you commit a week to writing. A Saved Search then emails new matches in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick.
Where Should You Start With Rhode Island RFPs?
- Register in Ocean State Procures, because you cannot submit a bid without it and approval takes time you will not have later.
- Read the last two award documents on the Bid Board in your category. They are free, and they tell you what winning looks like here.
- Set up a daily alert so the 39 municipalities are not depending on your browsing habits.
Bid Banana is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year for the full, filterable database, and new users get a 7-day free trial. Rhode Island is one of the few states small enough to cover completely — which is exactly why it rewards vendors who bother to.
FAQs
Where are Rhode Island state RFPs posted?
On the Ocean State Procures (OSP) Bid Board, where the Division of Purchases posts solicitations on behalf of state agencies. OSP is Rhode Island's eProcurement system for vendor registration, solicitations and awards. Anyone can view the Bid Board, but you must be registered in OSP to submit a bid.
Do Rhode Island counties issue RFPs?
No. Rhode Island's five counties — Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport and Bristol — exist only as geographic and judicial divisions. There is no county government or county purchasing department. All local procurement runs through the 39 cities and towns. Connecticut works the same way, having abolished county government in 1960.
Can I see who won Rhode Island contracts?
Yes, and it is free. The public OSP Bid Board publishes bid opening reports, tentative selections and final award documents alongside open solicitations, with no account required. Reading the last two awards in your category tells you more about how to price a bid than any amount of proposal polish.
Do I need to register in OSP to bid in Rhode Island?
Yes. All vendors interested in submitting a bid in the OSP system must be registered in OSP to do so. Viewing the Bid Board does not require an account, so register early — before you find a solicitation you want, because approval will not speed up to match your deadline.
Which Rhode Island municipalities post the most RFPs?
Providence, the capital and economic center, is the largest, and Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence and Woonsocket are the other big municipal buyers. Each of the 39 cities and towns runs its own purchasing, and each has a school department or regional district buying separately. Quasi-public bodies like RIPTA and the Airport Corporation procure independently again.
How do I watch the state and all 39 municipalities at once?
A single aggregated search is the practical answer. Bid Banana covers 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily, with keyword and filter search, Saved Searches that email new matches, Match profiles and favorites. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
How many Rhode Island bids close this week?
40 open Rhode Island bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Rhode Island?
Yes. 15 open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Rhode Island as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Rhode Island bids
Closing soonest first.
- Door Replacement
The Narragansett Bay Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to remove and replace the existing east‑wall double doors and frames at the…
- Request for Proposals - Legislative Consultant
The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) seeks a legislative consulting firm to provide lobbying, legislative…
- Professional Payment Plan Management and Related Services
Tiverton Wastewater District seeks a qualified CPA or financial‑management firm to collect, bill, and administer long‑term…
- RFP-Investment Banking and Underwriting Services-Addendum 2
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking qualified investment‑banking firms to act as senior managing underwriter or co‑manager for…
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- RFP-Investment Banking and Underwriting Services-Addendum 3
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking qualified firms to act as Senior Managing Underwriter or Co‑Manager for a new‑money Airport…
- RFP-Investment Banking and Underwriting Services-Addendum 1
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking qualified firms to provide investment banking and underwriting services for the 2026…
- RFP-Investment Banking and Underwriting Services
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking an experienced investment‑banking firm to serve as Senior Managing Underwriter (or…
- Solid Waste Removal/Dumpster Service - SWWTF
The Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island is issuing a solicitation for solid waste removal and dumpster services to maintain clean streets and…
- Solid Waste Removal/Dumpster Service - SWWTF
The Town of Narragansett, RI is soliciting sealed bids for regular and as‑needed dumpster services at its Scarborough Wastewater Treatment…
- PVD26-95 - Bundled School Construction Classical High School Commerical Chiller and Reservo
The City of Providence is soliciting proposals to upgrade/replace critical heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) equipment…
- PVD26-92 - Lake Management and Water Quality Controls-One Year Contract with Two One-Year O
The City of Providence (or a related municipal agency) is seeking a contractor to manage lake ecosystems and control invasive aquatic weeds…
- PVD26-93 - Interested suppliers of snow and ice control 26-27 winter season
The City of Providence (or its relevant municipal agency) is seeking qualified vendors to provide snow removal and ice control services for…
- 089-26 HARRIS PLAYGROUND PATH
The Town of Coventry is seeking a qualified contractor to construct an ADA‑compliant footpath for the Harris Playground and, optionally, an…
- Professional Engineering Services for Wastewater Projects
The Town of Narragansett is seeking to pre‑qualify professional engineering firms to provide a broad range of wastewater‑related services…
- RFP 370 - RIRRC Banking, Cash Courier Services & Credit Card Processing Addendum No. 2
This solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive banking‑related services for the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation…
- RFP 370 - RIRRC Banking, Cash Courier Services & Credit Card Processing Addendum No. 1
This addendum modifies the original RFP 370 issued by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for banking, cash‑courier, and…
- Purchase & installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The City of East Providence is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors, equipment manufacturers, and licensed electrical…
- Addendum No. 1 to 26-033
The City of Pawtucket is seeking a Construction Management‑At‑Risk (CM‑AR) firm to oversee the relocation of its City Hall Administrative…
- CMAR Services - City of Pawtucket City Hall Administrative office relocation Phase 2
The City of Pawtucket is seeking a qualified construction‑management‑at‑risk (CMAR) firm to oversee the interior renovation of approximately…
- 26-033 City of Pawtucket City Hall Administrative Office Relocation PHASE 2
The City of Pawtucket is seeking a qualified Construction Management‑At‑Risk (CMAR) firm to deliver Phase 2 of its City Hall Administrative…
- RFP 375 - HVAC Preventive Maintenance & On-Call Services Bid Issue
This opportunity calls for an HVAC preventive‑maintenance and on‑call service contract for the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation…
- RFP 375 - HVAC Preventive Maintenance & On-Call Services Addendum No. 1
This addendum updates RFP 375 for the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, seeking contractors to provide ongoing HVAC preventive…
- Supplemental Security Services
This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide supplemental security services for the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority. The…
- Bradford Recreation Complex
The City of Westery, Rhode Island is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the Bradford Recreation Complex Phase I at 15 Church…
- Bradford Recreation Complex Addendum 2
This opportunity pertains to an addendum (Addendum 2) for the Bradford Recreation Complex project issued by the Town of Westerly. The…
- Snow Removal Services
The municipality of Warren is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive snow removal services for its public right‑of‑way, streets…
- RFP 372 - Phase V Contact Water Controls Project
This solicitation seeks proposals for Phase V of a Contact Water Controls Project managed by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation…
- Car Wash / Bus Wash Preventative Maintenance & Repair
This solicitation seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive car‑wash and bus‑wash preventative maintenance and repair services for the Rhode…
- Bulk Road Salt
This solicitation seeks the procurement of bulk road salt for the Town of Westerly to support winter road maintenance and safety. The…
- RFP-Business Attraction and PR Agency
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking a single, full‑service agency to provide public‑relations, advertising, social‑media…
- Addendum 1
This solicitation seeks bids for the rehabilitation of the historic Claiborne Pell Bridge, a vital connector between Jamestown and Newport…
- 088-26-GREEN INFRASTUCTURE STORMWATER PROJECT DESIGN
The City of Covington is seeking professional engineering services to design a comprehensive stormwater infrastructure system. This effort…
- Pell Bridge Rehabilitation
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge, a major…
- Lincoln Septage Facility Improvements
The Narragansett Bay Commission is seeking a contractor to demolish the existing Lincoln Septage Receiving Building and construct a new…
- Stand-by Generator Replacement - Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Town of Narragansett is soliciting bids for the replacement of the standby generator at its Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Plant…
- Stand-by Generator Replacement - WWTP
The Town of Narragansett is seeking a contractor to replace a standby generator that powers the municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)…
- RFI Transit Hub Bicycle Storage Solutions
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is gathering detailed product information for bicycle‑storage solutions to be installed at…
- Oak Hill RFP September 2026
The Town of North Kingstown is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the 3.93‑acre Oak Hill property (55 Oak Hill Road)…
- Oak Hill RFP September 2026
The Town of North Kingstown is selling the 3.93‑acre Oak Hill Garage parcel (Assessor’s Plat 85, lots 76, 77, 78, 97, 101) and is seeking a…
- Legal Services Foreclosure and Eviction
The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (operating as Mortgage Servicing Solutions) seeks qualified law firms to provide…
- Uninterruptable Power Supply (“UPS”) System Assessment
The Rhode Island Administrative Office of State Courts is seeking market research on the current UPS infrastructure in three judicial…
- Request for Proposals (RFP) - Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS), Gate Management Systems (GMS) and Information Display Systems (IDS))
Advertisement July 17, 2026 Deadline to Submit Visitor Badge Information July 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EDT Mandatory Pre Proposal Meeting July…
- Continuous Advice and Recommendations 2026
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (RIHousing) is seeking unrestricted advisory services on a broad set of…
- Snow Plowing & Sanding Services - Continuous Recruitment
The City of Pawtucket is recruiting vendors to provide snow plowing and sanding services for the 2026‑2027 winter season (Dec 1 2026 – Mar…
- NK Library Bathroom Renovation
The Town of North Kingstown is seeking bids for the renovation of the restrooms at the North Kingstown Public Library. The project includes…
- Health Care Professionals at RI Department of Correction
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is establishing a continuous‑recruitment, on‑site health‑care professional vendor list to supply…
- 2026 Call for Curators, Programming, and Art
The I‑195 Redevelopment District is offering grant funding and rental‑fee waivers to support free or low‑cost cultural, artistic, and…
- 27-007 SNOW PLOWING & SANDING SERVICES
City of Pawtucket is building a seasonal “snow plow list” for the 2026‑2027 winter season. Vendors submit an application packet to become an…
- 21-007, Property Clean-Up, Board-Up and Bracing Services
The City of Pawtucket is seeking contractors to provide ongoing property clean‑up, board‑up, and emergency shoring/bracing services under a…
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- Antennas
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order for four (4) commercial‑item antennas…
- Stand-by Generator Replacement - Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Town of Narragansett is soliciting bids for the replacement of the standby generator at its Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Plant…
- RFI Transit Hub Bicycle Storage Solutions
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is gathering detailed product information for bicycle‑storage solutions to be installed at…
- Stand-by Generator Replacement - WWTP
The Town of Narragansett is seeking a contractor to replace a standby generator that powers the municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)…
- Supplemental Security Services
This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide supplemental security services for the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority. The…
Federal opportunities in Rhode Island
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Rhode Island.
- Towed Array Transporter and Dockside Handling
The U.S. Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport seeks a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to design, fabricate, and deliver a…
- NUWCDIVNPT Enterprise Infrastructure Market Survey
This Market Survey seeks information from qualified SeaPort‑NxG MAC holders regarding enterprise infrastructure services for the Naval…
- TAHEF 542 System Components
The Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is issuing an RFQ for the purchase of a broad list of mechanical components…
- USCG Cutter Eagle New Dredging for Berthing at New London City Pier
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a small‑business contractor to dredge and deepen a new berth area south of the CGC EAGLE at New London City…
- ARMED FORCES CAREER CENTER - WOONSOCKET, RI
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking lease proposals for approximately 3,984 sq ft of commercial space within a…
Recently closed Rhode Island bids
- Professional Engineering Services FP CSO Tunnel System Improvements
This solicitation seeks professional engineering services to design, evaluate, and improve the CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) tunnel system…
- Water Filled Test Weight
The Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is issuing a sole‑source RFQ for a single water‑filled test weight, built to…
- Roller Tracks
The U.S. Navy is seeking a small‑business supplier to provide modular roller‑track conveyor systems for six existing 1‑ft‑wide, 200‑ft‑long…
- Repair Aids to Navigation (ATON) - Southern Area of USCG District Northeast
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a small‑business contractor to perform structural repair, recapitalization, and demolition of multiple Aids…
- School Funding Adequacy Review
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